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Newville, New York
Newville, New York is located in New York
Newville, New York
Newville, New York
Location in New York
Newville, New York is located in the United States
Newville, New York
Newville, New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Herkimer
Town Danube
Elevation
538 ft (164 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 315
GNIS feature ID 958538

Newville is a small community in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is part of the town of Danube. Newville is located near the Nowadaga Creek. It is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km) south-southeast of Little Falls.

Discovering Newville

Newville is known as a hamlet. A hamlet is a very small settlement. It is usually smaller than a village. Newville is found in the beautiful state of New York.

Where is Newville Located?

Newville is in Herkimer County. This county is in the central part of New York State. The community sits along the Nowadaga Creek. This creek flows through the area. Newville is not far from a larger town called Little Falls.

A Special Building: The Zoller-Frasier Round Barn

Newville is home to a very interesting building. It is called the Zoller-Frasier Round Barn. This barn was built around 1895. It has a unique round shape. Round barns were sometimes built for efficiency. They made it easier to move hay and feed animals.

The Zoller-Frasier Round Barn is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects. They are important for American history, architecture, or culture. Being on this list helps protect the barn. It also recognizes its special value.

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